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August 7, 2023 No Comments

Hear from an industry analyst and a Fortinet customer about the benefits of adopting Fortinet Security Operations solutions.

The Cyber Threat Detection and Response: From Weeks to Minutes

August 7, 2023 No Comments

Hear from an industry analyst and a Fortinet customer about the benefits of adopting Fortinet Security Operations solutions.

3 Essentials Of A Proactive Cybersecurity Strategy

May 4, 2023 No Comments

Cybercriminals use advanced tools and strategies to exploit an organization’s cyber defenses. Thus, it’s crucial to predict and prepare for upcoming cyber threats. This article tackled three essentials for such an aim. Applying them ensures you avoid data loss and other repercussions of a successful cyber-attack.

Key Features to Look for in a Pentest Platform for Effective Vulnerability Assessment

May 1, 2023 No Comments

Organizations must implement cutting-edge security protocols to remain ahead of ever-changing cybersecurity threats. One such critical measure is penetration testing, commonly referred to as pentesting. Pentesting is a proactive approach to finding security flaws in an organization’s infrastructure before an adversary can exploit them. This post will delve into the essential elements and capabilities that the pentest platform should possess to ensure comprehensive and efficient vulnerability assessment.

The Risks of Dependency Confusion Breaches and Safeguarding Your Projects

April 21, 2023 No Comments

Dependencies are a great way to reduce the overall development time of a project by using someone else’s publicly hosted code that does the task quickly and efficiently rather than reinventing the wheel. An added advantage is popular packages are actively maintained. This means new features and bug fixes are continuously undertaken and released, so a chunk of your software is up-to-date and robust by just updating the dependencies. Isn’t that amazing?

Why You Need a Document Management System and How Having One Can Benefit Your Operation

April 20, 2023 No Comments

At its core, document management systems are a kind of software that capture, hold, retrieve, and distribute digital documents. They can also help you easily and quickly provide staff, customers, and clients with the information they require. Here we will look into the benefits of a document management system and how having one in place can benefit your brand enormously.

6 Signs You Need an IT Infrastructure Overhaul

April 14, 2023 No Comments

Do you need to get your IT infrastructure up to speed? Do you often find your team running into tech problems and needing help fixing them? These can be signs that it’s time to overhaul your IT infrastructure. In today’s world, technology is essential for businesses to keep up with their competition. But if your systems aren’t operating at peak performance, all the money invested in hardware and software will make little difference. Staying ahead of potential challenges pays off by regularly evaluating your current IT set-up. It also ensures smooth operations and optimal productivity.

4 Practices To Strengthen Your Network Infrastructure

April 12, 2023 No Comments

Cyber threats continue to evolve, and you must strengthen your network infrastructure to stay ahead and protect your business against cybercriminals. Fortunately, by implementing the best security practices, such as the ones discussed above, you can maintain the security and robustness of your network infrastructure.

Examples of Insider Threats: What you need to know

April 12, 2023 No Comments

Insider threats are a major worry for businesses of all sizes. Those with access to an organization’s network, data, or assets often execute these attacks. While many companies highlight external threats, internal risks can be equally destructive and, in some cases, more difficult to identify and avoid. Insider threats can come in different shapes, and their objectives can vary. This blog will discuss some of the most common types of insider threats and what businesses may do to mitigate the danger.

Cybrary Free Access Offers Full Set of Cybersecurity Skillset “Career Starter” Content

February 8, 2023 No Comments

Cybrary is working to make a cybersecurity career more accessible and affordable with the introduction of CybraryFree Access. The cybersecurity training leader is offering 500+ hours of new premium content geared to offering individual users the full essential skillset they need to launch a cyber career. 

Improving Clinical Trial Efficiency: Top Tech Trends In 2023

December 22, 2022 No Comments

Clinical trials are studies performed to evaluate the effects of modern surgical, medical, and behavioral interventions on humans. With these, researchers can determine if novel treatments (e.g., medications, medical tools, or diet) are effective and safe in humans.  Technology plays a crucial role in improving clinical trials, making the process simple, efficient, and cost-effective. Here are the top tech trends your research team can take advantage of to address the common problems in conducting clinical trials: 

The Drawbacks of a Frequent Password Reset

December 15, 2022 No Comments

Today, we are increasingly more aware of cybersecurity, whether it’s about our social media accounts, e-mails, or even banking apps. Passwords are still our only and, therefore, the best option to protect our online accounts and privacy. ExpressVPN’s study investigates how often people change their passwords. The results show that they spend several hours a year on that task.

STUDY: 90% of Security Leaders Believe Their Organization is Falling Short in Addressing Cybersecurity Risk

September 14, 2022 No Comments

Foundry today released the 2022 Security Priorities Study which looks at the security-related priorities IT and security leaders are focused on now and in the near future. In its sixth year, the study shares insights into the security structure of organizations, perceived risks, continued challenges, and investments being made to better secure organizations.

A Case Study in Appropriately Responding to the Log4J Cybersecurity Vulnerability

January 7, 2022 No Comments

The software, Apache Log4j, is a popular Java library for logging in applications. The vulnerability enables a remote attacker to take control of a device, potentially enabling cybercriminals the opportunity to steal sensitive data and deploy ransomware.

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